About Us

Dr Lucas de Siqueira

Dr Lucas de Siqueira is a RACGP fellow General Practitioner specialised in skin cancer and cosmetic medicine. Qualified from the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil, Dr De Siqueira has focused most of his early years of training in cosmetic medicine.

Having moved to Melbourne in 2012, Dr Lucas started ‘LDS Skin Cancer and Cosmetic medicine’ and since developed his expertise in the cosmetic medicine field. Focusing on panfacial rejuvenation/facial harmonisation, incorporating different modalities of cosmetic treatments to achieve maximum facial harmony and optimal results, Dr Lucas became an industry leader due to the level of safety provided and incredible results.

He is now KOL (Key Opinion Leader) for Envogue skin and the lead trainer for cosmetic practitioners for dermal fillers, botulinum toxin and PDO threads face lifts with ‘The Aesthetics and Skin Institute’, an industry leading training institution in Australia and overseas, and travels worldwide to share his expertise.

Dr Isabela dos Anjos

Dr Isabela, or Bela as she likes being called, is a consultant gynaecologist, specialised in advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery.

Bela completed her medical degree in Brazil at The “Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais’, one of the best universities in South America. She moved to Australia in 2012 and worked in varied hospitals and specialties.

She undertook her basic Obstetrics and Gynaecology training working at The Northern Hospital, Mercy Hospital for Women and North East Health Wangaratta. After that she completed her advanced training years at Epworth Health.

She also has a special interest in sexual health and fertility and completed her Masters of Reproductive Medicine with the University of New South Wales in 2020.

Dr Isabela is in the last stages to complete a 2.5 year fellowship in advanced minimally invasive surgery at The Epworth Hospital under the guidance of the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery society (AGES) which provided further training in hysteroscopic, laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

Dr Bela believes medical expertise is only a tool to be a good doctor. She embraces her caring nature and understands how empathy, compassion and vulnerability are complementary to scientific knowledge.

“One of the essential qualities of the clinician is interest in humanity, for the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient.” – Francis Peabody, 1927

Lara Bain

Mrs Lara Bain is a nurse practitioner and expert in cosmetic treatments.

She has been providing cosmetic treatments for more than 15 years and is well recognised in Australia as an industry leader practitioner who can deliver results not many in the country can.

Mrs Bain has been a cosmetic trainer for over 10 years and has shared her extensive knowledge helped train hundreds of cosmetic practitioners across the country.

Marina Di Fonzo

Marina Di Fonzo is a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife who has over 6 years experience in general practice as well as community, hospital, maternity and neonatal care nursing.

She has a keen interest in women and children’s and when she’s not at Essence she is busy delivering and caring for babies and mums at Joanne Kirner Women and Children’s Hospital.

Come and see Marina for all your nursing needs, including iron infusions, wound care and childhood and adult vaccinations. Her caring nature and exceptional patient care is what makes her a wonderful addition to the Essence Healthcare team.

Dr Abdulla Alnouri

Dr Alnouri is an experienced GP having finished his GP training in Manchester UK in 2012 and moved to Australia shortly after.

His main interests are : chronic disease management especially diabetes , hormonal and peptide therapy incorporating integrative and functional medicine in his consulting and management plans.

He is a big believer in dealing with the root cause of issues and preventative health through diet and exercise and taking care of mental health.

Sheriden Dobson

Sheriden is a Nurse Practitioner, cosmetic injector and hair transplant technician.

She holds a master’s degree and brings 13 years of experience in the emergency department – making her comfortable in managing any complications and concerns patients have.

Sheriden is highly skilled at administering cosmetic and medically indicated treatments and provides a holistic approach to treatments, drawing on her experience in the industry to deliver incredibly natural results and has a strong focus on prescribing multimodal and comprehensive treatment plans.

Dr Hester Freeman

Dr Hester Freeman is an experienced and compassionate GP who has been working in Melbourne since 2012. Hester completed medical school and general practice training in the UK before moving to Australia. She enjoys providing continuity of care and opportunities for preventative health care in general practice as well as managing long term health conditions. Hester’s area of interests include women’s health including menopause management and care into older age, paediatrics, chronic disease management and travel medicine. She is accredited to provide shared antenatal care with the local public hospitals.

Mahyra Monteiro

Mahyra is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of nursing experience across Brazil and Australia, including experience in hospital emergency departments and now transitioning into primary care and general practice. She is passionate about providing holistic, patient-centred care and has a growing interest in aesthetic medicine and facial treatments.

Come and see Mahyra for your nursing need, including childhood and adult immunisations, iron infusions, cervical screening, health assessments, wound care, and more.

Dr Catherine Schepisi

Catherine is a gynaecologist with a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care to women. Her warm and approachable manner makes patients feel valued and understood. She aims to ensure all patients are well informed and actively involved in decisions about their health.

Catherine has specialised training in complex surgery, including minimally invasive techniques. She undertook extensive training across Monash Health, the Royal Women’s Hospital, and the Royal Adelaide Hospital. She holds a Master’s in Women’s Health and also works as a gynaecologist at Monash Health.

Catherine has a particular interest in preventative women’s health and welcomes referrals for:

– Preinvasive disease of vulva, vagina and cervix (dysplasia)
– Colposcopy
– Post menopausal bleeding
– Women at increased genetic or familial risk of cancer, including those with BRCA mutations or Lynch Syndrome
– Ovarian cysts
– Menopause
– Menstrual disorders
– Contraception
– Endometriosis
– Adenomyosis
– Pelvic pain

Alongside her clinical work, Catherine is involved with medical education and teaching and she enjoys spending time with her young family.